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At Vascular Associates we use a noninvasive ultrasound method (also called a duplex study). This method is used primarily for the examination of the circulation in the blood vessels of the body. This ultrasound study is used by our team to evaluate arteries and/or veins in nearly any part of the body, including vessels in the neck, abdomen,

Your arteries carry blood rich in oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body. When the arteries in your legs become blocked, your legs do not receive enough blood or oxygen, and you may have a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD), sometimes called leg artery disease.

If you have varicose veins, your legs may feel heavy, tired, restless, or achy. Standing or sitting for too long may worsen your symptoms. You may also experience night cramps. Sometimes, the skin on your legs may change color, become irritated, or even form sores.

Arteries bring oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body, whereas your veins are the blood vessels that return oxygen-poor blood back to your heart. You have three kinds of veins. Superficial veins lie close to your skin, and the deep veins lie in groups of muscles. Perforating veins connect the superficial

Spider veins are small blue or red veins shaped like tree branches that often appear later in life on the calves and ankles. Over 50 percent of adults deal with spider veins, and women are affected in greater numbers than men.

ABOUT US

Vascular Associates was founded in 2005 by Dr. Bud Shuler with the vision of changing lives by providing excellent care for vascular health in Bay County. We are committed to making a difference in the quality of life of those we serve and those with whom we work.

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Testimonials

If I knew that my legs were going to feel this great I would have had them treated years ago.”

William A

My legs feel better than I can ever remember them feeling. I don’t have the heavy feeling and all the swelling I used to have. I feel like I am walking on air! Thank you for all that you have done. My life is so much better!”

Carrie S

I recommend Dr. Shuler and his whole team for all they have done to help my husband’s injury. My husband had already been to a vascular surgeon and was told that there was nothing that could be done, that he would have to just learn to live with it. Thanks to Dr. Shuler he’s almost back to his old self. I’m so glad we met you.”

Evelyn E

Dr. Shuler and Staff, you are a blessing. Thanks to you I can testify that as of today I still have my leg. You never gave up on me and for that I am forever thankful… God Bless!”